6,650 observationsLeast Concern
Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cichliformes ›Family: Cichlidae ›Genus: Oreochromis
About
The Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is a species of tilapia, a cichlid fish native to Africa from Egypt south to east and central Africa, and as far west as Gambia. It is also native to Israel, and numerous introduced populations exist outside its natural range (e.g., Brazil). It is also commercially known as mango fish, nilotica, or boulti. The first name leads to easy confusion with another tilapia traded commercially, the mango tilapia (Sarotherodon galilaeus).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Nile Tilapia is Oreochromis niloticus.
- Nile Tilapia belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Nile Tilapia belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Nile Tilapia belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Nile Tilapia belongs to the order Cichliformes.
- Nile Tilapia belongs to the family Cichlidae.
- Nile Tilapia belongs to the genus Oreochromis.